Imagine this: a hate crime happens close to your school. You'd expect everyone to react the same way, right? Not quite. At Columbia University School of Social Work, reactions varied. Some students might have shown subtle racism without even realizing it. This isn't just about one bad incident; it's
Ever wondered how blockchain can be both secure and private? Enter lattice-based ring signcryption, a tech that's making waves in the blockchain world. One scheme, named CB-LRSCS, is particularly exciting. It uses smart contracts to manage the process of signcryption and unsigncryption, making the s
You might think that teaching a robot to tell jokes is a piece of cake. But not so fast! Researchers tried to get a robot to master rakugo, a traditional Japanese form of storytelling. They gave the robot a speech synthesizer so it could mimic human storytellers. The goal? To see how the robot's jok
You might have noticed a bunch of police cars and officers around Millwood Avenue yesterday. Turns out, they were dealing with a "mental health-related emergency" on nearby Fairview Drive. The police blocked off a part of Millwood Avenue to both vehicles and people, just to be safe. Even some specia
Religion can be a powerful force for good, promoting cooperation, civic engagement, and life satisfaction. However, it can also lead to conflicts and prejudices, especially when people of different faiths interact little with each other. A study looked at a social network from Weibo, China's version
Ever wondered how tiny insects like fruit fly larvae can zip through their environment, seeking out food and avoiding danger? It all starts with their olfactory receptor neurons (ORNs). These guys are the first responders to smells. Scientists wanted to figure out how these ORNs help larvae navigate
Ever wondered what people truly miss about face-to-face talks when digital devices take over? It's not just about seeing each other's faces on a screen. During the COVID-19 pandemic, when in-person meets were hard to come by, people had to rely more on texts, calls, and social media to stay connecte
Imagine a device that boosts your leg power and helps you move better. That's exactly what an electrically actuated lower limb exoskeleton (LLE) does. This clever contraption is made up of three main parts: the mechanical structure, the actuation system that makes it move, and the sensors that help
Weather is studied using weather stations scattered worldwide. These stations collect data on various weather phenomena. Many organizations set up networks of these stations to gather data. The data is then sent to processing centers. However, the methods used to transmit this data aren't ideal. The
Did you know that Twitch, a platform mostly known for gaming and entertainment, is also becoming a hotspot for political discussions? With live-streaming technology and chat features, Twitch is changing how people engage with political content and each other. Politicians and commentators are now us
